A MAJOR new development boasting up to 50 houses and flats could be decided in the coming weeks – but it faces strong opposition from locals concerned about resulting traffic problems and obscured views.
Inland Ltd is seeking approval from Bucks Council to build 50 new residential homes on a patch of land to the rear of Glynswood, a residential area, in High Wycombe.
The plans include five one-bed flats, 11 two-bed flats, six two-bed houses, 26 three-bed houses and two four-bed houses – 50 units in total.
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PICTURED: The distances between existing houses at Glynswood and the proposed development
Necessary landscaping, parking and infrastructure will also be implemented.
Some homes are private ownership, some shared ownership and some will be affordable rented.
There will be a mix of two-storey detached and semi-detached houses built, with three three-storey flat blocks in the centre, according to council documents.
Houses will have private gardens, while flats will have patios or balconies. A play area will also be installed.
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PICTURED: A Google Maps image of the Glynswood residential cul-de-sac
PICTURED: A Google Maps image of the Glynswood residential cul-de-sac and development site from above
The 2.2-hectare site was allocated for housing in the 2019 Local Plan, the report states.
An “adjacent triangle of land to the east” of the development will be used as public open space, it adds.
The site is accessed from Glynswood, a residential cul-de-sac, and is part of Greens Farm in Green Hill.
A public footpath running through the site will be retained, and “considerable tree planting” is also proposed.
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PICTURED: A council made map of what the estate might look like
PICTURED: Another council made map of the proposed site
The Chilterns Conservation Board objected to the development, as did the Hughenden Valley Residents’ Association.
Cllrs Arif Hussain and Sarfaraz Raja said residents have also raised concerns.
Cllr Tony Green objected to the plans, saying: “The development will affect the views from Hughenden Park and the Disraeli estate.
“This development will result in traffic issues, especially on the Glynswood/Green Hill junction and the Green Hill/Hughenden Road junction.
“These junctions are already heavily used and the Glynswood junction with Green Hill is on a blind bend.”
PICTURED: A view from the Disraeli monument of the development
The matter is due for debate during a West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee, on Tuesday, March 30.
The application is recommended for approval, subject to planning conditions.
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